satirize

As verbs the difference between criticize and satirize

is that criticize is to find fault (with something) while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As verbs the difference between satirize and caricature

is that satirize is to make a satire of; to mock while caricature is to represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.

As a noun caricature is

a pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.

As a noun irony

is a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.

As an adjective irony

is of or pertaining to the metal iron.

As a verb satirize is

to make a satire of; to mock.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and satirize

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As a noun ridicule

is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As an adjective ridicule

is (obsolete) ridiculous.

As a verb satirize

is to make a satire of; to mock.

As a noun sarcasm is

(uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.

As verbs the difference between scoff and satirize

is that scoff is to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision or scoff can be (british) to eat food quickly while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As a noun scoff

is derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach or scoff can be (south africa) food.

As verbs the difference between satirize and scorn

is that satirize is to make a satire of; to mock while scorn is to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

As a noun scorn is

(uncountable) contempt or disdain.

As verbs the difference between sneer and satirize

is that sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As a noun sneer

is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

As verbs the difference between banter and satirize

is that banter is to engage in banter or playful conversation while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As a noun banter

is good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

As verbs the difference between burlesque and satirize

is that burlesque is to make a burlesque parody of while satirize is to make a satire of; to mock.

As an adjective burlesque

is parodical; parodic.

As a noun burlesque

is a derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.